Tubani

Tubani is a meal mostly consumed in the northern region of Ghana.  

Ingredients

-Black-eyed pea flour(white beans flour) /cow pea flour

-Water

Method

-Add water to the black-eyed pea flour in a bowl and beat the mixture until it becomes fluffy

-Pour some water into a saucepan and boil

-Wash corn husk and put some at the base of the saucepan on the fire

-Put some of the fluffy mixtures of black-eyed pea flour and water into some of the leaves and wrap

-Put the wrapped food gently into the water on the fire and let it cook for some time

-Cover the top of the water in the saucepan with some of the leaves

-Cover with the saucepan’s lid and let it cook for about 20 minutes.

-Served with fried seasoned tomatoes and onions (chopped) and pepper. -Pulse.gh

Benefits of Black-eyed pea

-Rich source of plant-based protein

-Supports digestive health

-Helps manage blood sugar levels

-Promotes heart health

-Enhances bone strength  

-Boosts immune function

-Supports weight management

-Improves mental health and cognitive function